Thursday, April 5, 2012

Easy Chicken and Rice Recipe

My oven is broken and I've been waiting for a part for nearly two weeks. It's been a little bit of a challenge coming up with dinner ideas that don't involve an oven and unfortunately it's been too cold to BBQ. This recipe is one I make now and then; it's super easy, versatile and doesn't need an oven.

Use two cups of any vegetable you like. I usually make it with peas and corn for the kids, this time I used zucchini and mushrooms.

Heat oil in a large heavy pot. Add chicken and brown on all sides, remove and set aside. Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes, if using peppers, mushrooms or zucchini add them now and saute a further 3 minutes.

Add rice, stock, tomatoes, salt, pepper and oregano. Bring to a boil.

Lower the heat, return the chicken pieces to the pot, add peas and corn, if using, cover and simmer 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

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